DAY 01: WELCOME TO SRINAGAR (HOUSEBOAT)

Day Services: Stay, Dinner & Car

Upon arrival at Srinagar Airport, meet our representative and get transferred to the houseboat. Afterwards visit famous Mughal Gardens like Nishat Garden, Shalimar Garden, Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal/ Shakar Acharya Temple. Evening will be free for leisure activities. Overnight Stay in a Houseboat.

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level. Spread on both sides of the river Jhelum the city is famous for its natural beauty, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. Srinagar is called the city of lakes and the Venice of the East, fascinating tourists from centuries with its beautiful picturesque Himalayan backdrop, glittering lakes that are surrounded by houseboats and Shikaras and the majesty of Mughal architecture. The very absence of order in the location of the houses and their tumbled down appearance add a peculiar charm to the scenery. It has its own quaint lifestyle, telling a panoramic fairytale tour through the snow-capped mountains and Chinar trees, while enjoying the adventurous pleasures of hiking, mountain biking, and rafting. The city is also famous for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.

DAY 02: SRINAGAR-SONAMARG-SRINAGAR (97.KMS / 03:30.HRS ONE WAY)

Day Services: Stay, Breakfast, Dinner & Car

Morning after breakfast, you will proceed towards Sonamarg (97 kms from Srinagar), Sonmarg lies in Sindh Valley streamed with flowers and surrounded by mountains. Sonmarg is also the base for some interesting treks to the high altitude himalayan lakes. visit to world’s famous thajiwas glacier by pony (on your own), and evening back to Srinagar hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Srinagar hotel.

NOTE: Thajiwas Glacier trip at Sonmarg (as this sightseeing is done by local taxi stand at Sonmarg only or by ponies and is on direct payment basis.)

DAY 04: IN SRINAGAR | PAHALGAM -DAY EXCURSION – SRINAGAR (95 KMS)

Day Services: Breakfast, Stay, Dinner & Car

Morning after breakfast and proceed towards Pahalgam (Pahalgam was once the most popular hill station for the Indian Film Industry. This place is famous for its rich scenic beauty, healthy climate, vast meadows, adventure tourism and its breathtaking views. En-route, visiting the saffron fields of pampore, Awantipura Ruins (1100 years old temple of Lord Vishnu built by the King Avantivarman), view of picturesque mountains and the Lidder river while on the way to Pahalgam, Arrival Pahalgam check in Hotel fresh up and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Drive through the pine forests, local sightseeing around awesome scenery of Pahalgam and mind relaxing view of river Lidder. Evening Return back to Srinagar and overnight stay at Srinagar.

NOTE: Aru Valley / Betaab Valley and Chandanwari trip at Pahalgam (as this sightseeing is done by Local taxi Stand at Pahalgam only and is on direct payment basis).

DAY 05: DEPARTURE

Day Services: Breakfast & Car

After breakfast check out from the Hotel and then you will be dropped at Srinagar Airport for your onward journey with ever memorable moments……….